Armed conflicts and attacks
Mexican Drug War
Three Mexican Army soldiers die as gunfire downs a helicopter in the state of Jalisco. Ten soldiers and two Federal Police officers are injured. (AP via ABC News America)
A PRI/PVEM mayoral candidate in the city of Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero, is assassinated. (AP via Washington Post)
Yemeni Civil War
The United Nations warns that humanitarian efforts in Yemen could end within days unless the Houthis allow distribution of fuel. (Al Jazeera)
Second Libyan Civil War
Disasters and accidents
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurs in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province with the potential to generate a local tsunami. (AP via Daily Mail)
Australian east coast low
Four people have died in South East Queensland in flood waters triggered by heavy rain. (Courier-Mail)